Why do garage floors fail in Calgary?
Calgary garages live a hard life: freeze-thaw cycles, road salt and gravel dragged in all winter, hot tires in the summer. Bare concrete absorbs the salt brine and spalls; cheap paint peels within a season or two. A properly prepped and coated floor is the difference between a garage that looks new for years and one you re-do every spring.
Epoxy vs polyaspartic: what is the difference?
Both are resin coatings applied over mechanically prepared concrete, and both vastly outperform paint. In general terms: epoxy builds thickness and is the more economical system; polyaspartic cures much faster, tolerates a wider temperature window and holds its colour better under UV. Which one is right depends on the floor, the timeline and the budget.
| Property | Epoxy vs polyaspartic |
|---|---|
| Cure time before parking | Epoxy: days · Polyaspartic: typically about a day |
| UV / colour stability | Epoxy can amber in sunlight · Polyaspartic is UV-stable |
| Application temperature | Epoxy needs warmth · Polyaspartic tolerates colder installs |
| Cost | Epoxy: generally lower cost per sq ft · Polyaspartic: costs more, cures faster |
What does Enteco install?
Floor coating is one of our garage services. We install both epoxy and polyaspartic systems, with flake and solid-colour finish options depending on the look you want. Every install starts the same way regardless of system: mechanical grinding, crack repair, and moisture checks. Preparation is most of the result.
Two of our garage floor projects: grinding prep on one job, a coated floor in daily use on another
How much does a coated garage floor cost in Calgary?
As a rough guide, a single-car garage starts from $1,800, a double-car garage from $2,800, and larger floors from $4,200. The honest drivers are the size of the floor, the condition of the concrete, and the system you choose. We quote from a site visit, in writing.
Want a garage floor that survives the winter? We will look at your concrete and quote in writing.
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